The English Novel - Walter Alexander Raleigh - Bog

""The English Novel: A Short Sketch Of Its History From The Earliest Times To The Appearance Of Waverley"" is a book written by Walter Alexander Raleigh and first published in 1911. The book provides readers with a comprehensive overview of the history of the English novel, from its earliest beginnings to the appearance of Sir Walter Scott's ""Waverley"" in 1814. Raleigh explores the evolution of the novel as a literary form, tracing its development from early works such as ""Beowulf"" and ""The Canterbury Tales"" to the more modern novels of the 18th and 19th centuries. The book also examines the social and cultural context in which the English novel emerged, highlighting the ways in which it reflected and shaped the society of its time. Overall, ""The English Novel"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the novel and its role in shaping English literature and culture.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.